Bioeconomy

Why an Inclusive Definition of the Bioeconomy Matters for Financing Amazon Enterprises

Why an Inclusive Definition of the Bioeconomy Matters for Financing Amazon Enterprises

NESsT’s recent study and extensive research identifies that the term ‘bioeconomy’ is often broadly interpreted by bioeconomy funders and global policymakers, sometimes straying far from a vision of environmental stewardship. We interviewed Indigenous leaders and entrepreneurs as part of ongoing efforts to deepen our understanding of their perspectives, vision and expectations of the bioeconomy as not just as an economic model, but as a way of life rooted deeply in ancestral tradition.  

Summary Blog: NESsT's Pledge to Invest $6M into Amazon Conservation

Summary Blog: NESsT's Pledge to Invest $6M into Amazon Conservation

At COP16, NESsT reinforced its ongoing commitment to improving access to funding for locally-led bioeconomy initiatives in the Amazon. This work, including its plans to invest $6 million in seed-stage financing through 2025 to support these efforts, was recently featured in Carbon Pulse.

The Methods Behind NESsT’s Study to Bring Local Perspectives to Bioeconomy Financing Discussions

The Methods Behind NESsT’s Study to Bring Local Perspectives to Bioeconomy Financing Discussions

This blog delves into the methodology behind NESsT’s publication to improve the targeting, accessibility, efficacy, and efficiency of investments in the Amazon bioeconomy; it homes in on NESsT’s firm intention to bring local voices to global discussions around Amazon bioeconomy funding and explores how NESsT anchored the publication in authentic narratives and diverse Amazonian contexts while tailoring the message for the international financing community.